Gatecreeper Explained

Gatecreeper is an American death metal band from Phoenix, Arizona.

History

Gatecreeper released a self-titled four-song EP in 2014.^[1] In 2015, they released a split with the band Take Over and Destroy.^{[2] [3]} In 2015, Gatecreeper played the first show at the Rebel Lounge—former site of the Mason Jar—with The Atlas Moth and Take Over and Destroy.^[4]

In 2016, the band was featured on a split with Homewrecker, Outer Heaven, and Scorched.^{[5] [6]} In 2016, Gatecreeper released a split with the band Young and in the Way.^{[7] [8]} That year, Gatecreeper released their debut full-length album on Relapse Records, titled Sonoran Depravation.^{[9] [10] [11] [12]}

In August 2019, Gatecreeper announced their new album Deserted, which was released on October 4, 2019 on Relapse Records.^[13] Loudwire named it one of the 50 best metal albums of 2019.^[14]

In January 2021, they released the An Unexpected Reality EP. The record was ranked number fourteen on Revolvers list of the "25 Best Albums of 2021".^[15]

In May 2024, they released their third full-length album, Dark Superstition.

On November 25, 2024, it was announced that Gatecreeper would support Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy's European Blood Dynasty 2025 Tour, with special guests Eluveitie and Amorphis.

The band performed at the Sonic Temple music festival in Columbus, Ohio in May 2025.^[16]

Band members

Current

• Chase "Hellahammer" Mason – vocals (2013–present)
• Eric "The Darkest Cowboy" Wagner – lead guitar (2013–present)
• Matt Arrebollo – drums (2013–present)
• Israel Garza – rhythm guitar (2020–present)
• Alex Brown - bass (2021–present)

Former

• Max Nattsblod – rhythm guitar (2013–2015)
• Nate "Jack Maniacky" Garrett – rhythm guitar (2015–2019)
• Sean "Hell Mammoth" Mears – bass (2013–2021)

Touring members

• Tommy Cantwell - drums (2017)
• Josh "Hallhammer" Hall – drums (2017)

Discography

Studio albums

• Sonoran Depravation (2016, Relapse)
• Deserted (2019, Relapse)
• Dark Superstition (2024, Nuclear Blast)

EPs and splits

• Gatecreeper (2014, King Of The Monsters, Protagonist Music)
• Gatecreeper / Take Over and Destroy (President Gator, Common Wall Media LLC)
• Gatecreeper / Homewrecker / Outer Heaven / Scorched (Escapist Records)
• Gatecreeper / Young and in the Way (2016, A389 Recordings)
• Sweltering Madness (2017, Closed Casket Activities)
• Gatecreeper / Iron Reagan (2018, Relapse Records)
• An Unexpected Reality (2021, Closed Casket Activities)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bennett. J. Gatecreeper on Death Metal and Heroin Addiction. Clrvynt. 11 December 2016.
2. Web site: Hughes. Eric. Take Over And Destroy / Gatecreeper - Split // Limited to 250 Blood Red & 250 Black Vinyl 7" / Sly Vinyl Exclusive Interview. Slyvinyl. 11 December 2016. 20 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220150304/https://slyvinyl.com/genres/hard-rock-metal/take-destroy-gatecreeper-split-limited-250-blood-red-250-black-vinyl-7. dead.
3. Web site: Take Over And Destroy Premiere New Song, "Subterfuge". Revolver. 11 December 2016.
4. Web site: Rebel Lounge opens in Phoenix's former Mason Jar. azcentral. en. 2019-07-02.
5. Web site: Mehling. Shane. Enjoy a Buffet of Death with Streams from Gatecreeper, Homewrecker, Outer Heaven and Scorched. Decibel. 11 December 2016.
6. Web site: Here's A Gatecreeper/Homewrecker/Outer Heaven/Scorched Four-Way Split To Murder Your Thursday. 17 March 2016. MetalSucks. 11 December 2016.
7. Web site: Yardley. Miranda. Listen to the Gatecreeper/Young And In The Way split. 15 April 2016. Terrorizer. 11 December 2016.
8. Web site: Listen to Gatecreeper and Young and in the Way Cover Pentagram and Candlemass. 15 April 2016. MetalSucks. 11 December 2016.
9. Web site: O'Connor. Andy. Gatecreeper: Sonoran Depravation. Pitchfork. 11 December 2016.
10. Web site: Suarez. Gary. Gatecreeper's 'Sonoran Depravation' Drags Death Metal Out Into the Desert. Vice. 11 December 2016.
11. Web site: Driedger. Nate. Album Review: Gatecreeper Sonoran Depravation. 10 October 2016. Metal Injection. 11 December 2016.
12. Web site: Rosenberg. Axl. Don't Deprive Yourself, Stream Gatecreeper's Sonoran Depravation. 4 October 2016. MetalSucks. 11 December 2016.
13. Web site: Gatecreeper announce new album Deserted, unleash "Boiled Over": Stream. 2019-08-07. Consequence of Sound. en-US. 2019-08-25.
14. Web site: The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019 . . . March 7, 2021 . December 3, 2019.
15. News: . 25 Best Albums of 2021 . live . . November 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125182019/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/25-best-albums-2021 . November 25, 2021 . December 19, 2021.
16. Web site: Hadusek. Jon. 2024-10-23. Sonic Temple unveils full 2025 lineup: Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Incubus. 2026-03-02. Consequence. en.